Lead Nursery Nurse

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Lead Nursery Nurse in a dedicated Mother & Baby Unit. This role involves leading a team to ensure comprehensive baby care and development, while supporting mothers through mental health challenges. You will play a key role in enhancing the quality of care, participating in nursery-led groups, and training new staff. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of families during critical times. Join a committed team in a supportive environment that values respect and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health settings is essential.
• Ability to observe and contribute to staff skill development.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursery nurses in baby development and care.
• Support fathers and caregivers in baby care.
• Maintain high standards of care for accreditation.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Effective Communication

Observation Skills

Education

NNEB or Diploma in Childcare & Education

National Diploma in Early Years

Job description

Job summary

Due to a review into the staffing establishment, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an additional Band 5 Lead Nursery Nurse on the East London Mother & Baby Unit.

The East London MBU is a 12-bedded unit based in the City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health.

We provide care and treatment for women with pre-existing mental illnesses who suffer a relapse during pregnancy or after childbirth, such as bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, recurrent depressive disorder, severe anxiety disorder, and schizo-affective disorder.

Women who develop an acute mental illness such as puerperal psychosis or depression during or after pregnancy.

Women at significant risk of becoming unwell in the perinatal period (prophylactic admissions) with established diagnoses of mental illness already known to mental health services—referrals considered from 32 weeks gestation.

The aim of the unit is to ensure that all women with young infants requiring admission can remain with their baby, preserving the vital mother-baby bond during a critical time in their lives.

Main duties of the job

As the lead nursery nurse, you will work within an established multidisciplinary team, leading a team of nursery nurses to ensure all aspects of baby development and care are central to the treatment plan for mothers experiencing a mental health episode.

You will also play a pivotal role in supporting fathers, caregivers, and carers in all aspects of baby development and care.

You will participate in and ensure nursery nurse-led groups are conducted on the Mother & Baby Unit, developing these programs with feedback from mothers.

You will oversee inductions for new nursery nurses and provide specialist training to the wider nursing and multidisciplinary team around baby care.

You will be instrumental in maintaining high standards and quality of care to support the Royal College of Psychiatrists accreditation.

With the transition to a Provider Collaborative Model for MBUs, there are potential future developments and changes in which you will play a key role.

This role involves working long shifts within the established roster, including working 2 weekends out of every 4-week period.

You will also be expected to undertake training in physical holding skills and be part of the wider unit rapid response team.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving their quality of life. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We seek individuals who embody these qualities when supporting service users, carers, colleagues, and partner organizations.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 per year, including HCAs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CH7138692

Job locations

East London Mother & Baby Unit, City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR

Job description

Please see the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification for a full overview of the lead nursery nurse role.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• NNEB or Diploma in childcare & education or National diploma in early years

Experience (Essential):

• Experience working in mental health
• Experience supporting or managing staff
• Relevant post-qualification experience
• Experience observing changes in babies' physical and psychological conditions and contributing to staff skill development
• Experience working in a mental health setting

Skills and Abilities (Essential):

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, electronic)
• Ability to work within a competency framework

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required.

Employer details

Employer name: East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: East London Mother & Baby Unit, City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR

Website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/